Senate passes bill to secure internet-connected devices against cyber vulnerabilities

Senate passes bill to secure internet-connected devices against cyber vulnerabilities

The Senate this week unanimously passed bipartisan legislation designed to boost the cybersecurity of internet-connected devices.


The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act would require all internet-connected devices purchased by the federal government — such as computers and mobile devices — to comply with minimum security recommendations issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 


The bill would require private sector groups providing devices to the federal government to notify agencies if the internet-connected device has a vulnerability that could leave the government open to attacks. 



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The legislation, which the Senate advanced on Tuesday, was passed unanimously by the House in September. It now heads to President TrumpDonald John Trump46 percent of voters say Trump should concede immediately: poll Michigan county reverses course, votes unanimously to certify election results GOP senator: Trump shouldn't fire top cybersecurity official MORE for a signature.


The bill was sponsored in the Senate by Sens. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerTop cybersecurity official ousted by Trump Hillicon Valley: Zuckerberg and Dorsey return for another hearing | House passes 5G funding bill | T ..

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